eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Each MFA option suffers vulnerabilities and creates user friction, so IT managers need to select the MFA option that best suits their users and their security concerns. Yet if someone wanted to enable MFA, which option should they use? MFA Basics.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

One bit of good news: Even widely used email services like Gmail have gotten much better at filtering out spam and malicious email, and businesses have a range of email security tools that can help. Paranoia is a very good thing with web security in general. Also read: 19 Different Types of Malware Attacks: Examples & Defenses 3.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

In recent weeks, Connecticut passed An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches (“The Act”), and the Uniform Law Commission approved and recommended the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act (“UPDPA”). Connecticut: An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this blog, we provide an overview of the security landscape in the past three months, and look at key statistics and observations.

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Step 3: Have Clear Corporate Data Security Policies. Step 5: Secure Valuable Knowledge. Group your data according to various categories for easy access when needed. The third and final way to label your knowledge assets is through their security-related access levels. Step 1: Determine What you Need to Know.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 6, 2018

Welcome to the new education sector blog series. In our first blog ( sign up to the series here ) , we explore data breaches. We will consider why they happen, what you can do to reduce their likelihood and impact as well as which breaches need reporting to the supervisory authority and what information they will need from you.

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IT Governance

JULY 6, 2023

Quishing on the rise Cyber security researchers have discovered an extensive phishing campaign that uses QR codes as bait. This includes things such as links to adverts, commercial tracking, augmented reality systems and anything else that might otherwise require an individual to access a specific webpage or resource.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. million and climbing. Cyber Insurance is Booming.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Then you want to add extra protection around your most critical data, in the form of zero trust access tools and high-integrity data backups. Knowing these can help you understand if you are at a higher risk than others, requiring further security measures. Lack of Security Infrastructure. Valuable Data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Rogue security software. Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

1 Root Cause of Data Breaches Verizon's DBIR always has a lot of information to unpack, so I'll continue my review by covering how stolen credentials play a role in attacks. This year's Data Breach Investigations Report has nearly 1 million incidents in their data set, making it the most statistically relevant set of report data anywhere.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2019

For example, data collected by an entity may not be associated with an individual but could identify a household. 4) The right of Californians to access their PI. A key variation with GDPR is the word “household” which adds more complexity to the implementation of the Act. Personal Information excluded by the CCPA.

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Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

AB 375 goes beyond the ballot initiative by adding requirements for businesses that collect personal information (as defined in the bill) from consumers to delete such information on request as well as to provide access to specific pieces of personal information collected. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Among the organizations that have designated a DPO, the most represented sectors are, unsurprisingly, the public administration, education and health sectors. Such figures evidence the success of “mutualized” DPOs designated by two or more organizations. The Guide is composed of four main Parts : I. Provide information and advice.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Regulation treats charities in much the same way as any organisation, because although they’re not using personal data to make a profit, they still run the risk of data breaches and privacy violations. The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019 found that one in five charities suffered a cyber attack last year.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

Share with friends, family and co-workers: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. With 30+ years of experience as a computer security consultant, instructor, and award-winning author, Roger has dedicated his life to making sure you're prepared to defend against quickly-evolving IT security threats like ransomware.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

With the CCPA set to affect more than 500,000 companies , it’s more important than ever to get educated on the regulations and to make sure your company is compliant, which means preparing your employees. Social networking sites, for example, are all subject to the GDPR’s rules even though they were founded and are primarily run in the U.S.

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Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

AB 375 goes beyond the ballot initiative by adding requirements for businesses that collect personal information (as defined in the bill) from consumers to delete such information on request as well as to provide access to specific pieces of personal information collected. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

This is an excellent article that exposes the vulnerabilities when communications systems are not secure by design. There's even a term for it: Assume Breach. He wrote the book on it, literally - A Data-Driven Computer Security Defense. Checkmarx has notified NPM's security team about the campaign. Join Roger A.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

But I don't think an attack of such magnitude as the one identified by security researchers at Internet security monitoring vendor Bolster. This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, etc.); Right of Disclosure. Right of Deletion.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, etc.); Right of Disclosure. Right of Deletion.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Using appropriate access controls.

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eDiscovery Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Speakers Include: David Horrigan – Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director, Relativity; Sophie Ross – Global Chief Executive Officer, FTI; Jessica Nolan – Sr. We’ll also consider fundamental access to justice issues, including the “Who owns the law?” Six Flags Entm’t.

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Data Matters

MARCH 4, 2021

These are (i) government entities; (ii) entities subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; (iii) entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; (iv) nonprofits; and (v) institutions of higher education. Controllers must.

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Data Protector

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Where the Information Commissioner gives notices to data controllers, she can now secure compliance, with the power to issue substantial administrative penalties of up to 4% of global turnover. How then will we secure adequacy without adhering to the charter? Where she finds criminality, she can prosecute.

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eDiscovery Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Examples of information relating to an identifiable person include: Name. There is also a general category which includes data which may reveal: racial or ethnic origin. Specifically, organizations must have in place procedures to ensure the personal data of EU residents is secure, accessible, and can be identified upon request.

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ARMA International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Thus, common tools and techniques are risk matrices, risk registers, risk logs, risk breakdown structures, risk categories, Monte Carlo simulations, and sensitivity analyses. Take the example of the pandemic: only some governments engaged pandemic experts to develop actions plans. Figure 3: Digital capability levels.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

So there’s a need, a definite need, for information security professionals to have access to industrial control systems -- not virtual, but actual hands on systems -- so they can learn. In a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who is trying to do that--bring ICS equipment to security conferences.

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